4 bed detached house for sale

Bell Hill, Lydbrook, Gloucestershire. GL17

This handsome 4 bedroom period house in two acres of ground stands in an elevated position with a superb view over the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. The Elms is a substantial Victorian property with a compelling history, built as a home by a prominent businessman of the day. It is property of much character with period features including original windows, shutters and fireplaces. The property has undergone some alterations, there is however an opportunity for further investment. The four reception rooms offer plenty of comfortable living space. The terrace along the front of the house is a perfect vantage spot to sit and enjoy the view and brilliant sunset. The bulk of the land is sloping but in walking distance above and beyond the house.

Agent Note

Please note there is no vehicular access to this property. Access is via an uphill footpath.

Sitting Room

Window to front with original shutters, under stair storage/coat cupboard, alcove cupboard, fireplace with inset multi-fuel stove, doors to kitchen and snug/study, stairs to first floor.

Snug-Study

Window to front with original shutters, original alcove cupboards, open fireplace, exposed floorboards.

Kitchen

Fitted wall and base units, plumbing for white goods, stove with gas hob, quarry tile floor through utility/boot room, door to dining room.

Dining Room

Windows to front and side, roof lantern, wall mounted gas central heating boiler, wood floor, patio doors to garden.

Utility-Boot Room

Door to garden.

Landing

Window to front, access to roof space, built in airing cupboard, doors to bedrooms 1,2,3,4 and family bathroom.

Bedroom 1

Window to front, access to loft, original feature fireplace.

Bedroom 2

Window to front, access by ladder to loft.

Bedroom 3

Window to side.

Bedroom 4

Window to side.

Family Bathroom

Roof light, bath with electric shower over, WC, wash hand basin.

Garden

The garden around the house is mostly laid to lawn. Doors from the dining room open out onto a flagstone patio. There is a garden shed in the far corner. It is a delightful sheltered area with roses, wisteria, apple trees, a fig tree, raspberries and blueberries. The tiered vegetable plot has a natural spring and is shaded by a cherry blossom tree. The land rises quite steeply above the house, it is accessed from the garden.

Outside

The approach to the cottage is on foot from the village below. There is an area of level garden around the house and stunning views over the surrounding countryside. The remainder of the ground slopes sharply, it is accessed separately on foot from the house. The whole plot extends to approximately 2 acres. It is divided into 7 plots, some wooded, one with a derelict cottage believed to have a water supply. The orchard produces a good crop of fruit including apples, red pear and plum, hazelnuts and wild raspberries. There is alternative access to the top of land from an established footpath which is not suitable for vehicles.

Directions

What3words ///organist.comforted.broccoli From the bottom of Lydbrook (B4234) with the River Wye behind you, proceed up through the village for approximately 0.6 of a mile. The lane leading to the cottage is on the right just before the Old Bakery. Look for our directional arrow. Park in the village and follow the lane on foot, it bears left behind the houses then right. The Elms is the last property on the left hand side.